Category: Practicality

Our desire eclipses our talent. Our charisma outshines our skills. What we dream is far from who we really are. This is partly the reason for why you are not where you want to be. Just yet. Here is the second reason why you are not a smashing success.

Before God can use you greatly, He will wound you deeply. This deep wound comes from an experience you will have in your life. This trial in your life, albeit painful — will produce integrity and character that might have otherwise never been cultivated. Here is the first reason why you are not a smashing…

When you start, you have more desire than talent. Your desire is always greater than your talent. This is why you need the pace to get better at whatever it is that you are doing. Time is your friend rather than your enemy – cultivating and sharpening your craft or talent. We worship Someone who…

The reason why you are insecure in your current position is this: You are comparing your “behind the scenes” with someone else’s “promo video.” Because we live in a you-tube, insta-gram, bite-size, 140 character, 30 second attention span digital nation — we think that overnight success — is a normality — rather than an irregularity.  …

The more I put my faith and trust in the finished work of Jesus on the cross, the more peace and respite that I experience. I am not trying to get God’s favor but rather am functioning out of the favor that He has already given me. When this simple fact is realized in our…

Two years ago, I was speaking at a youth conference. After the session, one of my long-time friends approached me. I have not seen him for a while. After we caught up on the status of one another, he made a bold statement. He said that there are many things that he wants to accomplish…

What if I was to say to you that marriage can either get better or it will get bitter? What if I was to say that marriage does not necessarily change you as much as it reveals you. Some of these truths might be difficult to grasp but they are enormously important to understand. Either these truths will…

There is only a handful of things that I enjoy (and fear) more than preaching. You have probably heard that the best place to be is in the center of God’s will. When I preach, I cannot describe it as anything else but that. I am not deserving of this calling. Every single time I…

I absolutely love texting. It is quick, easy and convenient. I can send out a text message to a mass distribution list. It cuts down my task time significantly. I can reply at my own pace. I can ignore at my own will. Is it not awesome? Is it not the best thing that has…

This happened a few weeks ago. I was having a conversation with a group of people at a local Starbucks. One person in the party is an exceptional soul care provider. His speciality is assisting couples with their marriage. We were eager to listen because anyone who thinks their marriage does not need work is…